How to convert AMR to AIF
- Add your .AMR file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .AIF in a few seconds.
- Download your new .AIF file.
What to expect
- AIF is uncompressed, so no new loss is added - but the audio is fixed at the lossy AMR quality it started from.
- Expect a large size increase: uncompressed PCM takes far more space than compressed AMR speech.
- AIFF is not supported by Windows Media Player; use VLC or iTunes on Windows to play the result.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting AMR to AIF make the audio lossless?
The AIF container itself is uncompressed PCM, so no further loss is added after conversion. But AMR is already lossy, so the AIF simply stores the AMR-quality audio exactly as it is - it does not restore lost detail.
Why convert AMR to AIF?
AIF is Apple's uncompressed audio format, handled natively by QuickTime Player and Music on Mac. Converting is useful when an Apple or audio-editing workflow expects PCM audio rather than a phone speech codec.
Where will an AIF file open?
On Mac, double-click to open it in QuickTime Player or Music. On Windows, use VLC or iTunes - Windows Media Player does not support AIFF.
Will the file get much bigger?
Yes. AIF stores uncompressed PCM, so the file is far larger than the small AMR source even though the actual audio quality is unchanged from the AMR original.
Programs that convert AMR: Audacity · Freemake Video Converter · Switch Audio File Converter Software · Nero Recode · WavePad · Audacity for Mac · Tiny Audio Converter · Audacity for Linux
